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high–octane
adjective
of engine fuel : of a good quality that allows an engine to run efficiently
: very powerful, strong, or effective
Full Definition of HIGH-OCTANE
1
: having a high octane number and hence good antiknock properties <high–octane gasoline>
2
: very powerful, strong, or effective <high–octane football> <high–octane coffee>
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First Known Use of HIGH-OCTANE
1932
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